Natural flood management (NFM) projects: FCERM funding support
The window to submit bids for standalone NFM funding in 2027/28 has now closed. Opportunity bids can still be submitted, but these will be considered for funding in future years.
From this point onwards, the opportunity form should be used by non-Risk Management Authorities (non-RMAs) only. Risk Management Authorities and the Environment Agency should use PAFS and AIMS Pipeline .
We will update this page and the associated guidance following our review of the opportunity bids for 2027/28.
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This site hosts informal guidance, sitting alongside the formal GOV.UK content, to help Natural Flood Management (NFM) projects understand and access funding in the Environment Agency’s FCERM investment programme.
Stay up to date!
Updates for non-RMAs delivering NFM projects will be posted here, so keep checking in to see new information.
NEW 6th August - Applying the FCERM Funding - NFM standalone projects
To support applicants, we have published a briefing note that brings together important information, advice and tips to help you develop a strong application and navigate the funding process.
Last updated 29 July 2026
This is version 4 of the document. All new material since the previous version is highlighted in yellow.
Natural Flood Management project opportunity form now available
Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Funding Policy Guidance - Briefing Note 3rd March 2026
EXPLAINER VIDEOS
NEW 25 August 2026
Benefits Calculator Explainer - 25 August 2026
Benefits Calculator Explainer
How to Draw Your Areas Benefitting for a Standalone NFM Project - 4 August 2026
NFM Projects - Heat Maps
Standalone NFM opportunity form
Metrics Guidance by Project Stage
Understanding Properties Benefitting
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FCRM FUNDING GUIDANCE
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Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Funding Policy Guidance - non RMAs.pdf (247 KB) (pdf)
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Capital grant eligible investment - Guidance on what 2025 flood and coastal erosion risk management funding policy means by refurbishing existing assets and new or improved projects and assets.
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Defining which areas and properties benefit from FCERM investment - This guidance describes how to define an area benefitting from FCERM investment and how to count the properties within it.
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GOV.UK - NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT (NFM)
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Standalone NFM project interventions eligible for FCERM funding
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Natural flood management heat maps - This guidance describes the Environment Agency’s natural flood management (NFM) heat maps.
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Methods for calculating economic benefits - Methods and spreadsheets to help you calculate the economic benefits of flood and coastal erosion risk management for new project opportunities.
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